Folarin Balogun has come back to AS Monaco’s lineup scoring his first goal since October 5, 2024. This happened after he had shoulder surgery in December 2024 and had to recover. His performance in the important Ligue 1 match against Saint-Etienne shows how tough he is and how much Monaco needs him to score goals.
- Balogun got his first goal since October 2024 after getting better from shoulder surgery.
- The goal was really important when Monaco played Saint-Etienne.
- Balogun’s move from Arsenal to Monaco shows how his career’s going.
Balogun’s Impact at AS Monaco
Folarin Balogun went from Arsenal FC to AS Monaco and it’s been interesting to watch. He learned everything at Arsenal’s youth academy before going to Monaco in August 2023. He can play for two countries and chose to play for the United States team which makes his story even more interesting. When Balogun scored recently it really helped Monaco and made a big difference in where they are in the league.
Folarin Balogun, who underwent shoulder surgery in December, gets his first goal for Monaco since Oct. 5. #USMNT
— Doug McIntyre (@ByDougMcIntyre)
May 03, 2025
Balogun’s Career and International Choices
He was born in New York City and can play for America and England. He started at Arsenal FC where he got really good at scoring goals. When he went to Monaco it was like starting fresh and they gave him extra money when he played good. He played for England and America when he was younger but picked America’s team in the end.
Monaco’s Pursuit of Success
AS Monaco really wants to finish in the top four in Ligue 1 and they need Balogun to help them do it. The team is trying real hard to get into Champions League. When they played Saint-Etienne it was really close cause Saint-Etienne doesn’t want to get relegated. Balogun’s goal helped Monaco get higher up in the league standings.
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